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IT IS with much irony that the Scarlets victory arrived from a driving try from a lineout in the closing moments of the match. Edinburgh had dominated that phase of play through Scott Murray and Alastair Kellock. But when it mattered, Chris Wyatt, a replacement, secured the clean possession, waited for the cavalry and Dafydd Jones, another replacement, and another erstwhile Wales forward, claimed the try that Gareth Bowen converted to claim a somewhat fortuitous victory for the relieved Scarlets.

Despite this being only the second pool match of six in this season’s Heineken Cup, it was crucial for both sides. A second defeat for the Scarlets would have effectively ended their interest for this year, but that is the beauty of this competition as the Scarlets turned the tables in those dying seconds to keep this season’s cup hopes alive.